The fauna of Senegal is in contrast to East Africa or the wooded coastal regions near the equator is not very obvious but nevertheless noteworthy from a variety. The migration route of many European bird species through the Senegal, many of them linger in the National Park Djoudj the first rest stop after the Sahara.
On the entire territory of a variety of reptiles is widespread. The marine and freshwater fauna, despite overfishing and destruction of natural habitats are still relatively abundant. Large mammals such as elephants, hippos, lions and antelopes are large extinct or found only sporadically in Koba National Park Niokola in the Southeast.